In which of the following situations would an auditor ordinarily issue an unmodified audit opinion?

14. In which of the following situations would an auditor ordinarily choose betweenexpressing an "except for" qualified opinion or an adverse opinion?A.The auditor did not observe the entity's physical inventory and is unable to becomesatisfied as to its balance by other auditing procedures.B.The financial statements fail to disclose information that is required by generallyaccepted accounting principles.C.The auditor is asked to report only on the entity's balance sheet and not on the otherbasic financial statements.D.Events disclosed in the financial statements cause the auditor to have substantial doubtabout the entity's ability to continue as a going concern.

15. An auditor will issue an adverse opinion when ________.

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16. A holding company has decided to carry its wholly owned subsidiary companies onthe balance sheet using the equity method. The type of audit report required is ________.

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17. Upon completing the audit of ABC Company Ltd., the auditor has concluded that thefinancial statements are fairly presented and there is material uncertainty as to the abilityof the company to continue as a going concern. Consequently, what type of audit opinionshould be issued?

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18. In which of the following circumstances is an auditor most likely to express adisclaimer of opinion?A.The chief executive officer refuses the auditor access to minutes of board of directors'meetings.B.Tests of controls show that the entity's internal control system is so poor that it cannotbe relied upon.C.The financial statements are not in accordance with theCPACanadaHandbookregarding the capitalization of leases.D.Information comes to the auditor's attention that raises substantial doubt about theentity's ability to continue as a going concern.

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  • The auditor wishes to emphasize that the entity had significant related party transactions.
  • The auditor decides to make reference to the report of another auditor as a basis, in part, for the auditor’s opinion. 
  • The entity issues financial statements that present financial position and results of operations, but omits the statement of cash flows.
  • The auditor has substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern, but the circumstances are fully disclosed in the financial statements.

Explanation: 
Choice “B” is correct. An auditor would generally issue an unqualified audit opinion without an explanatory paragraph when the auditor decides to make reference to the report of another auditor as a basis, in part, for the auditor’s opinion. The auditor would modify his/her report (all three paragraphs), but would not add an explanatory paragraph.
Choices “A” and “D” are incorrect. An auditor ordinarily would issue an unqualified opinion with an explanatory paragraph if he or she wishes to emphasize that the entity had significant related party transactions, or if the auditor has substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern (even if the circumstances are fully disclosed in the financial statements).
Choice “C” is incorrect. If the entity issues financial statements that present financial position and results of operations but omit the statement of cash flows, the opinion will be qualified.

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In which of the following situations would an auditor ordinarily issue an unqualified audit opinion without an explanatory paragraph?
A. The auditor wishes to emphasize that the entity had significant related party transactions.
B. The auditor decides to make reference to the report of another auditor as a basis, in part, for the auditor’s opinion.
C. The entity issues financial statements that present financial position and results of operations, but omits the statement of cash flows.
D. The auditor has substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern, but the circumstances are fully disclosed in the financial statements.

When should an auditor give an unmodified opinion?

In general, there are two main types of audit opinions: Unmodified and Modified Opinions. An unmodified opinion, auditors issue this opinion to financial statements prepared in all material respect and comply with accounting standards being used and the applicable regulation.

In which of the following situations would an auditor ordinarily issue an unqualified unmodified financial statement audit opinion with no explanatory paragraph?

An auditor would generally issue an unqualified audit opinion without an explanatory paragraph when the auditor decides to make reference to the report of another auditor as a basis, in part, for the auditor's opinion.

In which of the following situations would an auditor ordinarily issue an unqualified unmodified financial statement?

In which of the following situations would an auditor ordinarily issue an unqualified/unmodified financial statement audit opinion with no explanatory (or emphasis-of-matter/other-matter) paragraph? The auditor decides not to refer to the report of another auditor as a basis, in part, for the auditor's opinion.

What is an unmodified audit opinion?

Unmodified – the opinion that is expressed when the auditor concludes that the financial statements are presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework.